Microsoft: 'We Are in This to Win,' Focusing on Games at E3

"I believe we have a strong content lineup coming."

While Microsoft's Phil Spencer admits both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are doing "incredibly well," the new head of Xbox says "that’s good for the business, but we’re in this to win."

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Speaking with IGN about his recent promotion, Spencer emphasized a renewed, long-term focus on games for Xbox. "I’m honored to be chosen for this position, but you know what you get when you pick me, which is we’re going to lead this platform from a gaming point of view," Spencer said.

"I want to make sure everything we have on the roadmap going forward makes us the best place for gamers."

On the topic of E3 2014, Spencer once again directed attention to Xbox games. "I thought last year’s E3 was a great games show," he said, pointing to Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and Titanfall. "This year is going to be another really strong year for us on stage with games," though Spencer didn't specify what we should expect.

"In many ways our focus that we’ve had on E3 and the year ahead isn’t going to change," Spencer clarified. "I believe we have a strong content lineup coming."

Looking at Xbox's roadmap for the future, Spencer reiterated that the plan is to be "winning at gaming," with "no ambiguity about the most important part of the platform.... They picked me, and they knew what they were going to get."